r/brutalism

Community Overview

About r/brutalism

A friendly place to discover and appreciate brutalist buildings and architecture. Share photos, read articles, and discuss.

The community at a glance

r/brutalism is a Subreddit for Architects with roughly 198K members. It has been around since 2012. It uses a forum format for communication. It is the 8th largest community in the Architecture topic page.

Roughly 14K members have joined in the past year.

On Reddit
Established 2012
198K Members

Community Features

This community has a forum

Subreddit Analysis

via GummySearch
Yearly: +14K members
Growth: +7.5% / year

Member growth over time

All time (yearly)

  • 2013: 139 members
  • 2014: 420 members
  • 2015: 4K members
  • 2016: 8K members
  • 2017: 18K members
  • 2018: 13K members
  • 2020: 66K members
  • 2023: 53K members
  • 2024: 13K members
  • 2025: 13K members
  • 2026: 11K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Nov: 1K members
  • Dec: 1K members
  • Jan: 1K members
  • Feb: 1K members
  • Mar: 1K members
  • Apr: 1K members
  • May: 2K members
  • Jun: 1K members
  • Jul: 1K members
  • Aug: 1K members
  • Sep: 1K members
  • Oct: 30 members

Flair

  • Original Content
    11 posts in the past month
    1. I’m still working on a game with strange brutalist structures. [OC]
    2. [OC] My contribution to the Barbican collection
    3. Les Orgues de Flandres, Paris [OC]
    #1
    Original Content
    I’m still working on a game with strange brutalist structures. [OC] · [OC] My contribution to the Barbican collection · Les Orgues de Flandres, Paris [OC]
    11
  • Poor Title
    2 posts in the past month
    1. One of my favorite brutalist buildings- 2026 pizza festival
    2. Brutalism or not?
    #2
    Poor Title
    One of my favorite brutalist buildings- 2026 pizza festival · Brutalism or not?
    2
  • poor title
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Skopje: The World’s Most Brutal City?
    2. Does this little outdoor area counts? (Quebec City, Canada)
    #3
    poor title
    Skopje: The World’s Most Brutal City? · Does this little outdoor area counts? (Quebec City, Canada)
    2
  • Brutalism Inspired
    1 post in the past month
    1. Some lamps I made inspired by brutalism
    #4
    Brutalism Inspired
    Some lamps I made inspired by brutalism
    1
  • Not Brutalism
    1 post in the past month
    1. Eco-brutalist building complex created by me with magicavoxel
    #5
    Not Brutalism
    Eco-brutalist building complex created by me with magicavoxel
    1

Frequently asked questions

Who is r/brutalism for?
Best for Architects enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion.
Is r/brutalism free to join?
This listing is not marked as paid-only. Access rules and any fees are decided by the community.
How many members does r/brutalism have?
Roughly 198K members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
What platform is r/brutalism on?
r/brutalism runs on Reddit. Reddit communities (or "subreddits") are forum-based groups on the popular social news aggregation, web content rating, and discussion website Reddit. Reddit is commonly known as "the front page of the internet". Users submit content to the site such as links, text posts, and images, which are then voted up or down and discussed by other members. From investing Reddit communities, to professional ones, to ones just for laughs, you're likely to find a community for you on Reddit.
What topics does r/brutalism cover?
On the Hive Index, r/brutalism is organized under Architects.
How do I join r/brutalism?
You can join r/brutalism by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
What are the Architecture communities like?
Communities for architects and architecture enthusiasts covering residential design, urban planning, and emerging building technologies. LinkedIn and Discord host professional communities for working architects, with forums and Facebook groups serving students, enthusiasts, and those interested in sustainable and parametric design.